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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.62, 1,876.20 and 521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.62, 1,876.20 and 521.81 is: 782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.62 : 1,876.20 = 521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.62/1,876.20 = 521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.62x = 1,876.20 × 521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.62x = 979,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,019.92/1,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.20

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